<p>A CPA is firm is seeking an in-office tax accountant for tax season.</p><p> </p><p>Job responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparation of small business and individual returns</p><p>- Gathering client financial statements</p><p>- Direct client contact to assess and address their needs</p>
<p>A local CPA is firm is seeking a tax accountant for tax season.</p><p> </p><p>Job responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparation and review of business, individual, estate and fiduciary returns</p><p>- Tax planning and consulting for small businesses and high net worth individuals</p><p>- Direct client contact to assess and address their needs</p>
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing, well capitalized world leader in their sector, is recruiting for their new Senior Tax Accountant. This challenging position will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, income tax provisions, and partnership taxation. The role will manage complex tax processes and build effective relationships across various departments as the company moves forward with cutting edge new energy projects. This exciting Senior Tax Accountant position will clearly allow you to add your signature on the organization as the company’s reach expands. Reporting to a talented Tax Manager, who is known to be a strong mentor, you will: </p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee and monitor income tax payments, including quarterly estimates, extensions, and annual tax returns for partnership funds.</p><p>• Maintain and coordinate the tax compliance calendar, ensuring alignment with external service providers.</p><p>• Handle communications from federal and state tax authorities, including tracking, documenting, and responding to tax notices.</p><p>• Facilitate annual nexus reviews for income tax compliance.</p><p>• Review and interpret legal documents and contracts to ensure accurate tax reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across Accounting, Finance, Asset Management, and other departments to gain insights into financial performance and transactions.</p><p>• Utilize technological tools to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in tax processes.</p><p>• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the tax function.</p><p><br></p><p> Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, certifications and other business needs. The client offers medical benefits as part of their compensation package. </p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our</p><p>many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p>
<p><strong>SENIOR TAX ASSOCIATE / TAX MANAGER (DOE) - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IN NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY </strong></p><p> </p><p>My client, a public accounting firm in Northern Baltimore County, is searching for a Senior Tax Associate or Tax Manager - depending on experience. As Manager, you will be responsible for providing oversight to a small staff of tax accountants working with all entity types, tax planning projections, preparing complex federal and state, as well as individual income, estate and trust returns. You will also communicate with the IRS on an as needed basis. As Senior, you will oversee and mentor staff level tax associates and be the right hand on tax engagements to the assigned Tax Manager / Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known and respected firm with opportunities for growth and career development!! Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration!!</p><p> </p><p>What You'll Get To Do Every Day:</p><ul><li>Review and manage staff deliverables including tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-work for all entity types (C-Corp, S‐Corp, Partnership, fiduciary, multi-state, trust and individual).</li><li>Review Compiled financial statements for Corporations, Not for Profit entities, and Partnerships, including workpapers, accounting and adjusting entries, bank reconciliations, and client books and records.</li><li>Prepare and review complex tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.</li><li>Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates.</li><li>Prepare complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C-corporations, S‐Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations.</li><li>Prepare complex U.S. and state individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns.</li><li>Conduct complex tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions.</li><li>Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquires, and tax notices.</li><li>Communicate with IRS and clients in connection with audits, inquires, and tax notices.</li><li>Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.</li><li>Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by Management and Clients.</li><li>DOE and level hired - Take direction and report to the Managers / Principals / Partners of the tax department.</li></ul><p>Please send your resume immediately to be considered to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf</p>
<p>Looking to transition out of public accounting? I'm working with a large real estate developer, investor and property management company who is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their team. Not only do they offer terrific work life balance, but a great opportunity for professional development and to be involved in many areas of a complex business from a tax and accounting perspective. </p><p><br></p><p>Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p><p>- Reviewing trial balances and preparation of accounting adjustments as needed to comply with tax accounting</p><p>• Reading lease agreements to determine proper accounting treatment</p><p>• Analyzing expenditures to determine proper capitalization under tax law</p><p>• Tracing interest</p><p>• Maintaining depreciation schedules</p><p>• Partnership allocations</p><p>• Preparing workpapers as needed to support the Tax accounting. </p><p>- Federal, state and property tax return preparation</p><p>• Form 1065 Partnerships (90% of tax preparation will be for Partnerships)</p><p>• Form 1041 Trusts</p><p>• Form 1040 Individual</p><p>• Form 1120 Corporations</p><p>• Personal property tax returns</p><p>• Add 1120S S Corporations</p><p>- Preparation of tax projections </p><p>- Special projects to support accounting functions as needed</p><p>- Use of various software applications</p><p>• Excel, Word</p><p>• Yardi general ledger</p><p>• CCH Global Fx – income tax preparation software</p><p>• CCH ProSystem Fx Fixed Assets</p><p>• CCH ProSystem Fx Workpaper Manager</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or inquire further by contacting Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074</p>
<p>Looking to transition out of public accounting? I'm working with a large real estate developer, investor and property management company who is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team. Not only do they offer terrific work life balance, but a great opportunity for professional development and to be involved in many areas of a complex business from a tax and accounting perspective. </p><p><br></p><p>Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p><p><br></p><p>- Reviewing trial balances and preparation of accounting adjustments as needed to comply with tax accounting</p><p>• Reading lease agreements to determine proper accounting treatment</p><p>• Analyzing expenditures to determine proper capitalization under tax law</p><p>• Tracing interest</p><p>• Maintaining depreciation schedules</p><p>• Partnership allocations</p><p>• Preparing workpapers as needed to support the Tax accounting. </p><p><br></p><p>- Federal, state and property tax return preparation</p><p>• Form 1065 Partnerships (90% of tax preparation will be for Partnerships)</p><p>• Form 1041 Trusts</p><p>• Form 1040 Individual</p><p>• Form 1120 Corporations</p><p>• Personal property tax returns</p><p>• Add 1120S S Corporations</p><p><br></p><p>- Preparation of tax projections </p><p>- Special projects to support accounting functions as needed</p><p>- Use of various software applications</p><p>• Excel, Word</p><p>• Yardi general ledger</p><p>• CCH Global Fx – income tax preparation software</p><p>• CCH ProSystem Fx Fixed Assets</p><p>• CCH ProSystem Fx Workpaper Manager</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or inquire further by contacting Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074</p>
<p>Robert Half is currently working with a thriving services firm on their search for a Staff Accountant with strong Excel skills. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the general ledger, assisting with the month-end close process, preparing internal/external financial reporting, posting journal entries, supporting revenue recognition processes, preparing supporting schedules for internal management reporting and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry specific taxes and applicable fees, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate for this role should have great problem-solving skills, excellent time management and strong budgeting/forecasting abilities that will ensure revenue generation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Manage sales tax filings and ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Record and reconcile journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger, guaranteeing precise documentation of all transactions.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external use.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.</p><p>• Support audits by gathering and organizing relevant financial documentation.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and implement necessary adjustments in processes.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve accounting procedures and efficiency.</p>
<p>My client is looking for a Tax Manager to assist with accounting operations in their Washington, DC office. This is a role outside of public accounting and the Tax Manager for the role will manage all tax compliance matters. The ideal Tax Manager will be responsible for assisting with the tax provision process, supporting with domestic tax matters, updating tax portfolios, tax research, sustaining knowledge of technical issues and assisting with tasks as needed. This organization has a great team to work with, excellent benefits, including strong incentives and medical with great work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Tax Manager include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Manage tax compliance for accounting group.</p><p>· Oversee tax provision process for team.</p><p>· Support domestic tax matters.</p><p>· Review and update tax portfolios.</p><p>· Assist with tax research.</p><p>· Assist with other ad hoc duties.</p>
<p>Join a market-leading, visionary commercial real estate developer and property manager with over seven decades of success shaping the metropolitan Washington landscape. With a renowned, award-winning portfolio spanning office, residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use assets—and an active pipeline of market-defining projects—this organization offers a dynamic career environment at the forefront of industry transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced tax professional (flexible on title and compensation based on experience) to oversee tax compliance and planning for a diversified portfolio, including properties at all stages of development, financial investment holdings, and interests in sports entities. This role will provide exposure to tax work for Partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, trusts, individuals, private equity, and more, along with leadership responsibilities for a talented tax team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review individual income tax returns (multiple generations) and project extension payments and quarterly estimated taxes.</li><li>Collect and analyze documentation needed for return compliance and split of income tax liabilities.</li><li>Manage and coordinate with external advisors on tax planning.</li><li>Prepare and project taxable income for various trusts and manage quarterly estimates.</li><li>Oversee tax accounting for private equity returns, including tracking and projecting income, coordinating return prep, and collaborating with external partners.</li><li>Prepare and review gift tax returns.</li><li>Manage tax notices and offer personal financial support such as loan applications and private equity filings.</li><li>Supervise and develop the tax team including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management.</li><li>Identify training needs, execute training programs, and ensure the team's ongoing professional growth.</li><li>Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Tax Staff</strong> for a well-established company in the Greater Baltimore area. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with <strong>0–2 years of experience</strong> in public accounting or corporate tax who are looking to grow their career in a collaborative environment. My client is unable to sponsor at this time, and you must be willing to work in the greater Baltimore area 3 days per week. If you are qualified and interested, please apply today or email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Supportive and inclusive workplace culture</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare work papers for federal, state, and local income tax returns</li><li>Assist with consolidated and separate income tax filings</li><li>Support quarterly and year-end tax provision analysis</li><li>Develop tax forecasts based on budgets and projections</li><li>Research tax positions and assist with audits</li><li>Stay current on tax legislation</li><li>Participate in special projects as needed</li></ul>
<p>My client is a renewable energy company that has an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a role as a Senior Accountant in their Washington, DC office. The ideal person selected for the Senior Accountant position will be responsible for assisting with the month-end closing process, preparing various types of schedules, producing the financial statements, assisting with consolidation of the financial statements, accounting for inventory and fixed assets, facilitating the payroll process and ensuring the organization remains in compliance. This is an organization where an individual can maintain great work-life balance and will receive great benefits, including health.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Assist with month-end close process.</p><p>· Preparation of financial statements.</p><p>· Prepare various schedules.</p><p>· Reconcile general ledger accounts.</p><p>· Assist with payroll.</p><p>· Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.</p>
<p>We are currently working with several clients in various industries that are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team. These companies are based in the DC Metro area and many of the roles are on a hybrid basis and open to candidates coming out of public accounting as well. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role would be responsible for preparing the financial statements, maintaining the general ledger accounts, reconciling bank statements, assisting with month end close, performing journal entries and assisting with other projects. These organizations offer good work-life balance, health care in addition to other great benefits and opportunity for growth. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Perform month-end close.</p><p>· General ledger maintenance.</p><p>· Reconcile bank statements.</p><p>· Prepare financial statements.</p><p>· Post various journal entries.</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>Fairfax, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>full-time Seasonal Tax Support Associate</strong> to join their team during the upcoming busy season. This role is well-suited for someone with prior experience preparing individual and business returns who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on tax data entry, document organization, and providing support to licensed tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate processing of returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Technical Accountant to lead the company's technical accounting efforts. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and other relevant financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, supporting complex accounting issues, driving accounting policy development, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Act as a technical accounting expert, offering guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions.</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive research and interpretation of existing and new accounting standards (GAAP), and devise strategies for their implementation.</p><p>• Deliver training on complex and evolving accounting standards to the wider accounting team.</p><p>• Lead the crafting and review of financial statements, ensuring they are accurate and in line with relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Supervise the creation of regulatory reports and filings, including tax-related documents.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to SOX compliance requirements and other regulatory mandates within the company's financial reporting processes.</p><p>• Spearhead major technical accounting projects.</p><p>• Develop and uphold robust internal controls to guarantee accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Address audit findings and implement necessary corrective actions.</p><p>• Leverage skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP to fulfill responsibilities effectively.</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>Fairfax, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>part-time Seasonal Tax Support Specialist</strong> to assist their team throughout busy season. This role is ideal for someone who has experience preparing individual or small business tax returns and enjoys supporting a tax department with data entry, document review, and organizational tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking part-time work while contributing to a high-volume tax environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>Reston, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>part-time Seasonal Tax Support Specialist</strong> to assist their team throughout busy season. This role is ideal for someone who has experience preparing individual or small business tax returns and enjoys supporting a tax department with data entry, document review, and organizational tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking part-time work while contributing to a high-volume tax environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>Manassas, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>part-time Seasonal Tax Support Specialist</strong> to assist their team throughout busy season. This role is ideal for someone who has experience preparing individual or small business tax returns and enjoys supporting a tax department with data entry, document review, and organizational tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking part-time work while contributing to a high-volume tax environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>McLean, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>full-time Seasonal Tax Support Associate</strong> to join their team during the upcoming busy season. This role is well-suited for someone with prior experience preparing individual and business returns who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on tax data entry, document organization, and providing support to licensed tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate processing of returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>McLean, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>part-time Seasonal Tax Support Specialist</strong> to assist their team throughout busy season. This role is ideal for someone who has experience preparing individual or small business tax returns and enjoys supporting a tax department with data entry, document review, and organizational tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking part-time work while contributing to a high-volume tax environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>Manassas, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>full-time Seasonal Tax Support Associate</strong> to join their team during the upcoming busy season. This role is well-suited for someone with prior experience preparing individual and business returns who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on tax data entry, document organization, and providing support to licensed tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate processing of returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>Our client in <strong>Reston, Virginia</strong> is seeking a <strong>full-time Seasonal Tax Support Associate</strong> to join their team during the upcoming busy season. This role is well-suited for someone with prior experience preparing individual and business returns who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on tax data entry, document organization, and providing support to licensed tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate processing of returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Assist with preparing basic individual and business tax returns under supervision</p><p> • Enter tax data and supporting information into internal systems</p><p> • Review W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents for completeness and accuracy</p><p> • Help maintain organized client files and workpapers</p><p> • Support senior tax staff with simple schedules and reconciliations</p><p> • Assist with department deadlines, extensions, and general administrative tasks</p>
<p>My client is an investment firm looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to fill the role in their Washington, DC office. The ideal Senior Fund Accountant for this role will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with the day-to-day operations. The responsibilities for the Senior Fund Accountant will include reporting the firm’s private equity funds, preparing quarterly financial statements, partners’ capital account analysis, supporting annual audits and assisting with the quarterly close process. This organization has lots of room for growth and offers excellent benefits, including medical. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Fund Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Prepare quarterly financial statements.</p><p>· Assist with quarterly close process.</p><p>· Report private equity funds.</p><p>· Analyze partner capital accounts.</p><p>· Support annual audit.</p><p>· Assist with other ad hoc duties.</p>
<p>Are you ready for a position where precision, leadership, and continuous improvement pave the way for meaningful contributions? We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced <strong>Supervisor, Accounting Operations & Payroll</strong> to join our finance and accounting team. This critical role not only offers the chance to manage complex payroll and general ledger processes but also provides opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies and drive process improvements. In this role, you’ll oversee the <strong>general ledger, payroll, and AP functions</strong>, including month-end close activities, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. You’ll also assist with budget and forecast preparation, play a key role in audits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company-specific policies. If you're someone who thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact. My client has a phenomenal no drama environment where there is collaboration, open communication, and respect for one another. They are a forward thinking organization looking for more efficient and effective ways to operate while reducing potential for errors. They have a very comprehensive and attractive benefit package including bonus compensation plans.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise the <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</strong> processes, ensuring timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Oversee the accurate <strong>processing of semi-monthly and unscheduled payrolls</strong>, ensuring compliance with federal and state wage and tax laws.</li><li>Supervise the weekly processing and review of accounts payable, maintaining alignment with divisional budgets.</li><li>Prepare and assist in the development of <strong>quarterly and annual financial statements</strong>.</li><li>Manage <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals</strong>, as well as fixed asset reconciliations and depreciation reporting.</li><li>Handle payroll-related reporting, including W-2s, 940, 941, and ensure all benefit and travel policies are applied correctly.</li><li>Safeguard financial and confidential payroll information by maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Support annual budget, forecast processes, and variance analysis to meet organizational goals.</li><li>Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare supporting documentation for audits.</li><li>Maintain updated policies for Accounting Operations and Payroll procedures, ensuring compliance and ongoing improvement.</li><li>Assist with regulatory reporting and tasks, such as 1099, 1042, Board of Director reporting, and ad hoc reporting.</li><li>Actively participate in vendor maintenance, confirming tax and financial data accuracy while supporting vendor management controls.</li><li>Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements and internal control measures across operations, accounting, payroll, and reporting.</li><li>Conduct accounting research, draft technical memorandums, and deliver recommendations as needed.</li><li>Support the team with cross-training, ensuring operational contingencies are effectively addressed.</li><li>Contribute to the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment process to meet compliance goals.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Sr. Payroll Accountant. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency across the organization. This position is responsible for developing and implementing internal controls, creating and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), managing complex account reconciliations, and overseeing the full scope of payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational accounting, strong knowledge of payroll compliance, and the ability to manage complex financial processes within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Payroll Management & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, including wages, bonuses, and benefits, in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain payroll tax compliance by overseeing timely tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and audits. Handle the opening and closing of tax accounts across jurisdictions as needed.</li><li>Review and approve payroll journal entries, general ledger postings, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and alignment with month-end and year-end closing schedules.</li><li>Direct year-end processes, including the accurate preparation, review, and distribution of W-2s and 1099s.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to maintain and enhance payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, timely system upgrades, and ongoing process improvements.</li><li>Monitor payroll-related data such as labor costs and benefits to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.</li><li>Coordinate payroll funding and cash flow planning with the Finance team to ensure timely disbursements and compliance with financial obligations.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform and oversee complex account reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, balance sheet, accounts payable, and receivable accounts.</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business unit leaders to align payroll and financial data with broader organizational objectives.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax agencies, payroll providers, and insurance brokers, managing audits and compliance reviews effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects, Leadership & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead cross-functional projects related to payroll, accounting, system implementations, process redesigns, and policy updates.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, changes in tax law, and payroll/accounting regulations to ensure compliance and recommend best practices.</li><li>Supervise and develop payroll and accounting staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Oversee the collection and tracking of vendor and contractor Certificates of Insurance (COIs), ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a strong Senior Accountant to join our client in Northern Baltimore, Maryland. This role is essential to ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting the preparation of monthly financial statements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of accounting principles to perform reconciliations, journal entries, and other financial tasks with precision. Being able to communicate across departments and interact with C-Suite on a weekly basis is required. Along with the ability to work independently. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Conduct daily bookkeeping tasks to ensure smooth financial operations.</p><p>• Assist with tax research and audit-related support activities as required.</p><p>• Analyze accrued liabilities and prepare monthly accruals to support financial reporting.</p><p>• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Revenue Cycle teams when needed.</p><p>• Utilize Sage Intacct and Excel to manage and analyze financial data effectively.</p><p>• Create monthly financial reports and ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and maintain financial integrity.</p>
